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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

June 22, 2017 by Jillian Leave a Comment

You know it’s gonna be a good cake when it’s the same exact color as your wooden table 👌😂

But really, it’s got those crispy brown edges, caramel color, chocolate chips, and a perfect rise. These are all things you can see, but how does it taste you ask? Well, it’s got that nice moist cakey flavor, bursts of dark chocolate, and tastes amazing with a cold glass of coconut milk. And did I mention this cake is vegan, gluten free, and contains nutrient dense ingredients? Yep, it does 😘

I realize summer is in full swing and that means 90+ degree weather for most people and the last thing you wanna do is turn on the oven and make your house feel like the depths of hell, but trust me, this cake is totally worth it. VegNews liked it so much they published it on their website, and VegNews is pretty legit so check it out below!

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

June 28, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

Did you know that you don’t need eggs, butter, milk, or wheat flour to make delicious baked goods? If you’re vegan and/or gluten free you already know that, or maybe you aren’t either of those but you’re in the loop about these things 😉

It’s a myth that you need wheat and dairy to create moist and tasty bread, cookies, cakes, basically everything 🍪 🍰 🍩

Today’s recipes is one of my favorites that I make often, and I like it because you can bend the recipe based on what ingredients you have on hand. It also works in muffin or scone form! This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is full of hearty, plant based ingredients with lots of chocolate banana-y goodness that is moist with every single bite!

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Loco for Miyoko’s: Artisan Vegan Cheese

May 5, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

I’m a cheese nut 🧀🐭

In this case, it’s okay because Miyoko Schinner of Miyoko’s Kitchen uses nuts to make delicious artisan vegan cheeses. When life gives you nuts, make cheese 😛

Even though I got to sample some of Miyoko’s cheeses at the Vida Vegan Con Bazaar in Austin last summer, I wanted to dig into my very own wheel of vegan cheese and if I happened to eat it all in one sitting, no one would know or judge me 🙈

What follows is all the info you need to know about Miyoko’s products including ingredients, where to buy it, nutritional information and more. Short version tho: it all rocks ✊

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Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice Plum Cake

March 15, 2016 by Jillian Leave a Comment

Eeeeee, look at those perfect little sugar plum circles 🔴🔴🔴 This recipe really encompasses sugar, spice, and everything nice, especially that last part, because it’s vegan & gluten free 😘

I meant to post this recipe before spring popped up because it totally has cozy winter vibes happening, but cake is a year-round thing, so I figure there’s no time like the present. This would be a great rainy day treat, even in the summer.

I found sugar plums at Central Market at the end of this past summer and conjured up images of fairies and princesses and the Nutcracker and all that jazz, and knew I had to make something tasty. I decided to make a simpler, healthier version of sugar plum cake. It’s moist, not overly sweet, and pairs great with coffee 🍰 ☕️

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Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

September 10, 2015 by Jillian Leave a Comment

This may be the most beautiful recipe I’ve shot yet! And it’s not because of my mad photography skills – all the credit goes to the food and it’s natural beauty💄💅 Not to mention, this chia seed pudding allows me to consume chocolate in breakfast form. Now I just gotta work on lunch and dinner.

I’ve made this recipe a handful of times since photographing it and I love it because it’s so simple to make. Simple is good since I’m one of those people that wakes up and refuses to talk or make contact with anyone until I’ve had coffee and breakfast + a substantial amount of time to process the fact that it’s morning and I’m awake. So basically, I’m delightful. 👿

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